The 2011 Kitchen of the Year with Tyler Florence

Showcased in the middle of Manhattan's Rockefeller Center, this year's rustic, yet refined kitchen features dark cabinetry, high-tech appliances, and an extensive outdoor kitchen component. Take a tour of the space by chef Tyler Florence and designer Lori Yeomans.

Old World Made Modern

Old World Made Modern

"We used late 1800s Edwardian service kitchens as a starting point because we felt like it was really about kitchen prep and work. Then we took that elegant look and made it modern at that same time," Florence says.

The Kitchen Island

The Kitchen Island

The island cooktop lets Tyler Florence face guests, rather than having his back to them. Another important design consideration is the kitchen triangle. "When starting a design, think about the pivot triangle: where the refrigerator, prep island and cook station, and sink are going to be," Florence says. "It needs to have a three-point pivot dynamic so that you’re not running from one end to the other."